Richard Kaufman New York sleight of hand artist
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Allan Slaight Lifetime Achievement Award · AMA Literary and Media Fellowship
New York City, New York

Richard Kaufman

New York sleight of hand artist

Richard Kaufman is a professional magician based in New York. A FISM World Championship medalist, Richard Kaufman earned History Research Scholarship Place, Special Awards in 2022 (Quebec)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include the Allan Slaight Award (Lifetime Achievement) and Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle.

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Richard Kaufman is a magician based in New York City, New York. Richard Kaufman's career includes FISM World Championship honors, the Allan Slaight Sharing Wonder Award, and Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle.

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About Richard Kaufman

Richard Kaufman combines decades of experience as an author and illustrator with captivating sleight of hand performances. His shows are perfect for corporate events, galas, and private celebrations.

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Awards and Competition Results

Recognized with honours at the triennial FISM World Championships of Magic. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.

  • 2022 · Quebec, Canada · Representing USA

    History Research Scholarship Place, Special Awards

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Honored by the Academy of Magical Arts at The Magic Castle Awards. Official honors roll published by the Academy of Magical Arts.

  • 1997

    Literary and Media Fellowship

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

Academy of Magical Arts Official Hall of Fame

Honoured by the Allan Slaight Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement in the art of magic with international recognition. Official honours roll published by Magicana.

  • 2023 · Magicana

    Allan Slaight Award — Lifetime Achievement

    Conferred by Magicana.

The Allan Slaight Awards Official Roll

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